Scientists urge the WHO to decriminalize 'coca' - the leaf that make cocaine

In the misty highlands of South America, generations have trusted a small green leaf. For thousands of years, people in the Andes have chewed coca leaves to fight hunger, stay alert, and breathe easily in the thin air. Yet in the eyes of...

Colombia’s First Offshore Wind Auction Attracts Bid from Danish CIP

A subsidiary of Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has submitted its bid in Colombia’s first offshore wind auction. The country’s National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) announced that CIP’s subsidiary, CI GMF COÖPERATIEF UA, submitted...

From classroom to Colombia: Katie LaPlaunt’s ’28 global research journey

Via Gettysburg College, 3h ago Strengthening community through Gettysburg’s place-based learning Thu, 18 Sep 2025 Pursuing student-faculty research in Gettysburg’s historic landscape Wed, 17 Sep 2025 Shaping leaders through Gettysburg’s...

CIP bids in Colombia's first offshore wind auction

Signature with the Colombian University (UMAYOR)

Haiti - Internationalization of the UEH : Signature with the Colombian University (UMAYOR) 17/10/2025 09:35:04 On Thursday, October 16, Dieuseul Prédélus, Rector of the State University of Haiti (UEH), as part of his official mission to Cartagena,...

Science AFP Ahead of COP30, climate skeptics misuse study on Amazon forests

Climate skeptics are targeting new research on the Amazon to downplay global warming's impact on rainforests as Brazil prepares to host the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém in November 2025, but experts -- including...

A Colombian model for community-based tilapia farming

ASOPASITO includes a wide range of members from the community in Cesar. Colombia The 37-year-old is a leader in her community – having studied industrial engineering she now follows in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother, who were involved...

Dietary Fiber Gummies Market to Reach USD 13.44 billion by 2032, Growing At An 11.2% CAGR - Credence Research

PUNE, India, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Market Overview The dietary fiber gummies market is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by increasing health consciousness, rising digestive health concerns, and consumer preference for convenient...

Too many eggs in one basket: Colombia and Brazil get trade lesson

A vendor shows off carnations and roses at a fair in Bogota, Colombia, on Oct 1. Colombia's flower exports topped $2 billion last year, with about $1.56 billion worth shipped to the US. FERNANDO VERGARA/AP Tariffs imposed by the United States are...

Indigenous monitoring project helps protect isolated peoples in Colombia’s Amazon

Indigenous communities neighboring the peoples living in isolation in Colombian Amazon have spent more than a decade helping the latter remain separate from the outside world. Members of the Curare-Los Ingleses Indigenous Reserve and of the...

What Happens When You Clean Up an Election: Evidence from Colombia

Free and fair elections should result in governments more committed to improving lives than repaying political favors—but how? And by how much? Growing up in Colombia, Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Natalia Garbiras-Díaz wanted to...

Colombia Launches First Government-Backed Real-Time Payment Rail

Colombia recently celebrated a significant milestone in its fintech evolution. On October 8, the country launched its first government-backed real-time payments rail, Bre-B. Developed by Colombia’s central bank, Banco de la República, this...

Colombia Dismantles 72 Drug Labs, Seizes Nearly 1.7 Tons of Cocaine

(FILE) Director General of the Colombian police, General Carlos Fernando Triana. Photo: Senate. October 15, 2025 Hour: 4:53 am The Director General of the Colombian police, General Carlos Fernando Triana, announced on Tuesday that 72...

Colombian Hospitals Highly Rated for Quality in Latest Intellat Study

Colombia has secured a prominent position in the Intellat 2025 Ranking of the Best Hospitals and Clinics in Latin America, with 26 of its healthcare institutions included in the evaluation, the second-highest number in the region after Brazil. The...

Mexican and Colombian Cartel Members Reportedly Infiltrating Ukraine's International Legion to Boost Drone Warfare Skills

For years, authorities in both Mexico and the United States have known that drug trafficking organizations use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), such as drones, to carry out attacks on rival factions, transport drug shipments, and, in some cases,...

Colombian Peso Gains 2.5% Against The Dollar in September on Government Monetization

The Colombian peso (COP) appreciated by 2.5% month-over-month (MoM) in September, driven by government capital inflows and a reduction in the sovereign risk premium during select trading sessions. The foreign exchange flows coincided with high...

Advancing global and environmental health research in Canada

The Global and Environmental Health Lab, situated at York University’s School of Global Health and the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, is a collaborative research centre focused on understanding and mitigating health inequality....

Colombian Chocolate Maker Tackles EU Deforestation Rules Through Traceability Push

Cordillera Chocolate and industry intelligence platform CocoaRadar will host a webinar on October 29 examining how traceability systems can transform cocoa supply chains beyond mere regulatory compliance. The 90-minute online session comes as...

Travelers Can Now Explore Colombia By Train For First Time In Over 50 Years

History is in the making in one of Latin America's premier destinations! For the first time in over 50 years, travelers in Colombia will be able to hear the magic words we all love certifying an epic trip ahead, “all aboard!” — or, in this case,...

New cheaper technology could detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms show

Eye-tracking technology could offer a more affordable method for diagnosing genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease compared to 'expensive and invasive' medical procedures, according to new research. A study involving the University of...